Arsene Wenger: Mesut Ozil will be the star of the Premier League next season

HE'LL COME GOOD: Arsene Wenger is confident Mesut Ozil will be the star of the Premier League next season [GETTY]

Ozil has endured a rollercoaster first season in England since his club record £42.5m move to Arsenal from Real Madrid.

The German playmaker, 25, is back in contention to face Hull on Sunday after more than a month out with a hamstring injury.

And Wenger tipped his biggest-ever buy to finish the year in style by playing a key role in the Gunners' bid for a top-four finish and the FA Cup.

Wenger said: "He is a fantastic football player, and I would put him on the list to be player of the season next season.

"The first season is the season in which you adapt and then you know what will happen and you go into it.

"And I believe that he will know better his team-mates, he will know the league better and the potential is absolutely fantastic.

"Hopefully we see improvement in his goals, assists and his presence in the game.

"I hope he can have a big impact in the rest of this season. That's what I wish.

HE'S STILL LEARNING: Wenger thinks the German international is still getting to grips with the Premier League but he believes the Gunners record signing would have fully adapted next season [GETTY]

“He is a fantastic football player, and I would put him on the list to be player of the season next season”

Arsene Wenger

"He has prepared well and it depends how quickly he will come back into the pace of the game."

Ozil's contribution has been questionable this season.

But Arsenal have won just twice in his absence as their title challenge has been reduced to a battle to finish fourth.

And Wenger reckons the Gunners' dip in form is proof Ozil has been a big miss.

Wenger said: "I can understand the judgement at the time when you wanted more of him, but I think you are right that you see his quality when he is not there."

Ozil's possible return would be another boost for Wenger after Everton's shock home loss to Crystal Palace on Wednesday put his side back in the driving seat for fourth spot and Champions League qualification.

Wenger said: "It is of course a big encouragement but there is a lot of work to do for us, and that's what we want to continue to do.

"We have a big game at Hull, we just want to prepare as well as we can for it.

"Mentally we are in a better shape than a week ago, because we had two important wins (against Wigan and West Ham), and that of course puts us in a better condition on the confidence front."